Can’t miss spring TV

As the weather gets warmer, TV programming is heating up. AMC’s “Mad Men” returns for a sixth season on April 7, and fans of “The Office” say farewell to the NBC comedy on May 16.

In case you’re not caught up on the rest of the small screen calendar, we’ve rounded up five intriguing premieres, and five must-watch finales to add to your spring schedule.

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‘Hannibal’ premiere

When: Thursday, April 4

Time: 10 p.m.

Network: NBC

What’s it all about?: “Hannibal” features Mads Mikkelsen as the infamous Dr. Hannibal Lecter (yes, the same character portrayed by Anthony Hopkins in “Silence of the Lambs”), and Hugh Dancy as Will Graham, a criminal profiler who can empathize with psychopaths. The new NBC series unites the pair when Graham gets stalled trying to find a specifically demented killer, and enlists none other than Dr. Hannibal to help close that and subsequent cases.
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‘Men at Work’ premiere

When: Thursday, April 4

Time: 10 p.m.

Network: TBS

What’s it all about?: This TBS comedy is much more light-hearted than the murder-based “Hannibal,” so if you aren’t interested in cannibalism, give “Men at Work” a shot. The show, which centers on a bromantical quarter of magazine workers, three of whom are single, returns for its second season of hilarious antics in and outside the office.
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‘Mad Men’ premiere

When: Sunday, April 7

Time: 9 p.m.

Network: AMC

What’s it all about?: The usual cast of characters return for the sixth season of the AMC drama, including Don Draper (pictured, played by Jon Hamm) and his partners at Sterling, Cooper, Draper, Price. As the advertising agency-centered show progreses into the late ’60s, what do you think the characters will dress like? We’ll see in a week!
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‘Nurse Jackie’ premiere

When: Sunday, April 14

Network: Showtime

Time: 9 p.m.

What’s it all about?: Edie Falco plays the title character in this Showtime drama. Much of her life is spent in a hectic New York City hospital, but her personal life is no picnic either. After going to rehab last season, will she be able to hold things together in the fifth season premiere?
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‘Veep’ premiere

When: Sunday, April 14

Time: 10 p.m.

Network: HBO

What’s it all about?: Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars in HBO’s “Veep” as Selina Meyer, the vice president of the United States. Although fans of the actress may be more accustomed to her as Elaine or Old Christine, this may be worth a watch: She was nominated for a 2013 Emmy for her role (best actress in a television show) in the show’s first season. Do you plan to watch the second?
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‘Community’ season finale

When: Thursday, May 9

Time: 8 p.m.

Network: NBC

What’s in store for the finale?: Without a guaranteed fifth season in the works, could the May 8 show turn out to be the series finale? This certainly could be the end of “Community.” The show has had its ups and downs since Chevy Chase announced he would be leaving the show in November. One of the show’s stars, Jim Rash, told the Associated Press that if he could have a “super-wish list” for final episode, it would include a massive paintball fight.
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‘Two and a Half Men’ season finale

When: Thursday, May 9

Network: CBS

Time: 8:30 p.m.

What’s in store for the finale?: Marilu Henner will join Ashton Kutcher in the 10th season finale of “Two and a Half Men,” as his character’s love interest. Shocked? Is he turning into the former man of his house?

Kutcher took over the lead role as Walden this season after the show killed off Charlie Sheen’s character, Charlie Harper. Walden subsequently moved into Harper’s mansion and adopted Alan Harper as quick, close friend.
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‘How I Met Your Mother’ season finale

When: Monday, May 13

Time: 8 p.m.

Network: CBS

What’s in store for the finale?: We can’t predict what exactly we’ll get out of the show’s second to last season finale, but we’re crossing out fingers that we make some headway in finding out who fathered Ted’s kids. CBS announced that the show will wrap in 2014 after nine seasons, but we don’t know if we can wait that long to find out!
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‘The Office’ series finale

When: Thursday, May 16

Time: 9 p.m. (one-hour finale)

Network: NBC

What’s in store for the finale?: The series-ending episode will surely have surprises in store, but no one knows for sure who will be back for the show’s final 60 minutes. Will Michael Scott make an appearance? Will it end on a high note? We’ll find out May 16.
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‘Smash’ season finale

When: Saturday, May 25

Time: 9 p.m.

Network: NBC

What’s in store for the finale?: “Smash” returned to a massive ratings drop. and the show’s dramatic decrease in viewership (despite the addition of big names like Jennifer Hudson) has left us asking: Will it make it back for a third season?

Our advice is to get your fix of Karen, Ivy, and the rest of the cast while you can — if this show is still on your list.
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